Dicocoyl Pentaerythrityl Distearyl Citrate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Citric acid, 1,2-dodecyl ester, ester with bis(coco acyl)pentaerythrytol
What does it do?
Dicocoyl Pentaerythrityl Distearyl Citrate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Dicocoyl Pentaerythrityl Distearyl Citrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dicocoyl Pentaerythrityl Distearyl Citrate?
Dicocoyl Pentaerythrityl Distearyl Citrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Citric acid, 1,2-dodecyl ester, ester with bis(coco acyl)pentaerythrytol
Is Dicocoyl Pentaerythrityl Distearyl Citrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Dicocoyl Pentaerythrityl Distearyl Citrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Dicocoyl Pentaerythrityl Distearyl Citrate do in cosmetic products?
Dicocoyl Pentaerythrityl Distearyl Citrate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010